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Lane Napper
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Napper during the filming of Sam & Cat series in 2013
Born (1967-06-22) June 22, 1967 (age 58)
Occupation
  • Actor
  • choreographer
  • dancer
  • acting coach
  • dancing teacher
Years active 1997–present

Lane Napper is an American actor, choreographer, and dance teacher. He was born on June 22, 1967. He is well-known for his work on popular TV shows, especially those on Nickelodeon. Lane helps actors learn their lines and teaches them how to dance.

Lane Napper's Career

Lane Napper has many talents! He is an actor, a choreographer (someone who creates dance routines), a dancer, an acting coach, and a dance teacher.

Teaching and Coaching

Lane Napper runs his own acting school called "Camp PULSE Acting Workshop with Lane Napper". At this camp, he helps young actors learn how to perform like their favorite TV stars. He also teaches dance lessons at his school.

He was also the choreographer for the American K-pop band EXP during their music tours. Lane also teaches dance at the famous Broadway Dance Center.

Acting Roles

Lane Napper has appeared in many television shows and series. He often played fun and memorable characters.

TV Shows Where Lane Napper Acted

Year Title Role Notes
1997 Cosby Tap Dancer Episode: "Shall We Dance"
1999 For Your Love Singing Puppy Episode: "The Paper Chase"
2000–2002 Nikki Dancer, Mike Appeared in 6 episodes
2002 The Drew Carey Show Dispatcher (voice) Episode: "A Shot in the Dark"
2004, 2007 Drake & Josh Appeared in 2 episodes
2007, 2011 iCarly Ernie, Lane Alexander Episode: "iWas a Pageant Girl"
Crossover episode: "iParty with Victorious"
2010–2012 Victorious Lane Alexander Appeared in 25 episodes
2013 Big Time Rush Cop Harvey From the "Crazy Big Time Special"
2018 Consensus Reality Doctor Weaver A movie that mixes sci-fi, thriller, and drama.

Choreography Work

Lane Napper is also a professional choreographer. He has created dance routines for several television series.

TV Shows Lane Napper Choreographed

Year Title Notes
1999 Suddenly Susan Episode: "The Cheerleaders"
2000–2001 Nikki Choreographed 3 episodes
2003–2004 All That Choreographed 3 episodes
2007 Drake & Josh Episode: "Dance Contest"
iCarly Episode: "iDream of Dance"
2010–2011 Victorious Choreographed 10 episodes

Dialogue Coaching

Lane Napper also worked as a dialogue coach for several Nickelodeon television series. A dialogue coach helps actors say their lines correctly and naturally.

TV Shows Lane Napper Coached Dialogue For

Year Title
2004–2007 Drake & Josh
2005–2006 Zoey 101
2007–2012 iCarly
2010–2013 Victorious

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See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Lane Napper para niños

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